Akvavit is distilled in several locations by a number of different producers. Most small distillers founded in the 19th century have now been bought out by larger concerns, so distillation is performed by a surprisingly small number of companies. For example, in Norway, there are only two companies. Below is a list of aquavit distillers and brands organized by the general location of the distiller. Note that Vin & Sprit AB of Sweden has subsidiaries in several countries. It is also the owner of the Absolut Vodka brand. In later years a new wave of independent distillers has seen the light of day in Scandinavia. Norway Arcus Produkter A/S (Subsidiary of Arcus-Gruppen AS) - Owner of the brands: Gammel Opland Gilde Linie Løitens Simers Throndhjems Bergens Aquavit 1818 Det Norske Brenneri and K. G. Puntervold AS - Owner of the brands: Arvesølvet Helt Klar Fisker Snaps Nissedram Høvding Jeger Snaps Barents AS Ystad børst og brennevin - Owner of the brand: A. Ystads akevitt Faroe Islands Dism Ltd. - Owner of the brands "Havið" (The Ocean), and "Lívsins Vatn" (the Water of Life). They claim that "Havið", at 50% ABV is the strongest akvavit in the world. Dism Einar’s Distillary, is a local faroese producer of Akvavit. The Akvavit is made from faroese water, caraway and faroese herbs. Einar’s Distillary Iceland Brennivín, produced by Egill Skallagrímsson Brewery Canada Okanagan Spirits - Owner of the brand: Aquavitus - Aquavit Sheringham Distillery Akvavit Long Table Distillery Långbord Akvavit Island Spirits - Owner of the brand: Phrog Aquavit Denmark De Danske Spritfabrikker (there are many sub-brands) (owned by Arcus) Brøndum (owned by Altia) Harald Jensen (produced by Aalborg) Den Bornholmske Spritfabrik (currently produce 2 Akvavits year round and 3 seasonal Akvavits; Bornholmer Akvavit 40%, Bornholmer 1855 Traditionsakvavit 42%, Bornholmer Paaskeakvavit/Easter Akvavit, Bornholmer Sommerakvavit/Summer Akvavit & Bornholmer Juleakvavit/Christmas Akvavit) Copenhagen Distillery Schumachers (produces HC Andersen Akvavit) Plateau Spirits Aqua Vitae Nordisk Brænderi Den Ny Spritfabrik Vi.Er.Akvavit Taster Wine (produces Ækvator Akvavit) Søbogaard Helsingør Spritfabrik (today owned by United Spirits Brands Denmark) Thylandia Brænderiet Enghaven Sweden Vin & Sprit AB - Owner of the brands: Gammal Norrlands Hallands Fläder Herrgårds Hjärtansfröjd Läckö Slottsaquavit Nyköpings Brännvin O.P. Anderson Porsbrännvin Rånäs Brännvin Skåne Stockholm Svart Vinbärs Brännvin Tällbergs Festbrännvin Årsta Brännvin Ödåkra Taffelaqvavit Symposion International AB - Owner of the brands: Esping Bitter Malmö Akvavit Svensk Akvavit 1755 Symposion International also owns award winning brands Grand Bark